(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Quickmart Kenya shareholders will receive KES 15 billion ($115.4 million / £89.9 million) from the sale of a 50% stake through a public offer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, delivering strong returns for the retail chain’s founders and private equity backer Adenia. Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited (SRKL)Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The family of the late former Central Bank of Kenya governor Philip Ndegwa is set to regain full ownership of ICEA Lion Insurance Holdings after agreeing to buy back a 24.1% stake for KES 8.5 billion ($65,600 / GBP 49,200). First Chartered Securities, the investment vehicle controlledContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Banks in Kenya are preparing to let customers send money using mobile phone numbers instead of bank account numbers, in a change meant to match the ease that telecom operators have brought to mobile money transfers. The new system will remove the need for customers to askContinue Reading
(JUBA) – China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African countries could create new opportunities for South Sudanese products to enter the Chinese market, the Chinese ambassador to South Sudan has said. Ambassador Ma Qiang made the remarks on Monday at a reception in Juba marking the 77th anniversary of the foundingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers said it is supporting the ongoing renovation of the Ministry of Trade and Industry compound in Juba as part of its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the manufacturing sector and government institutions. The association said renovation work is progressing well and completionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Trade and Industry has called on commercial banks to form a banking union and speed up the move to digital banking as a shortage of physical South Sudanese Pounds continues to affect trade and daily life across the country. The call was made duringContinue Reading
Date: Monday, 5th October 2026. Time: 6:00 o’clock. Welcome to the Access Radio Evening News Bulletin. (YEI COUNTY) – Teachers in Yei River County are calling for improved salaries, better working conditions and enhanced professional training as the world commemorates World Teachers’ Day today, Monday the 5th of October 2026.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Foustino, inspected the ongoing construction of Kapuri Bridge on Monday, a project being implemented by the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges in collaboration with the Juba County Authority. During the inspection, Commissioner Kalisto assured residents of KapuriContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Foustino, has resumed official duties by opening an access road in Gudele West, commonly known as Kuburi Haboba. The Commissioner visited the area and engaged the business community on the importance of opening and maintaining access roads asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than 850,000 malaria cases were treated with first-line medicines across South Sudan in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Health said. The treatment was delivered through the Health Sector Transformation Project, known as HSTP. The World Bank reported in March 2026 that the project hasContinue Reading
